Binocular shopping
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6mm Remington
Ammo Smith
- Feb 27, 2006
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For your price range I feel these are very good binoculars and have been impressed looking through them. I like the smaller 8x32 and 10x32 binoculars because they are a lot nicer to pack around and I don't feel like much is given up on the larger full size binoculars.
http://www.zeiss.com/sports-optics/en_u ... tml#models
http://www.zeiss.com/sports-optics/en_u ... tml#models
wildgene
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- Jul 4, 2011
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...the best ones are the ones you'll actually carry into the field, & not leave laying on the dash because they're too bulky, too heavy, too much of a PITA to pack along. Even smaller, good quality glass will allow you to pick out game well before/ after legal shooting light. If you compare Field of View between large obj. & small obj. glasses you'll notice that it's not a large percentage difference. Look for things like rubber eye cups instead of the pop-up/ pop-off plastic ones, rubber armor coating, & good ergonomics, comfortable, easy to focus. I like porro prisms, meself, tend to be lighter, more compact, also more expensive. What I actually carry is a 10X20 Leupold Compact Gold Ring spotting scope & a rangefinder...
Richracer1
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- May 12, 2005
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Take a look at the Vortex Viper HD binos.
I recommend that you google binocular depth of field and review what will serve you best over a wide range of distances without refocusing frequently.. Then pick the brand and size that fits your use..
Maybe it is just my old eyes but I felt like I was refocusing my binoculars more frequently than I should have needed on my last hunt. These were good Steiner Predator a xtreme 10x42.
Good luck with your choice..
Maybe it is just my old eyes but I felt like I was refocusing my binoculars more frequently than I should have needed on my last hunt. These were good Steiner Predator a xtreme 10x42.
Good luck with your choice..
Check out "Maven" optics. Based out of Wyoming, they build GREAT binocs. I've been reading about them for a while, and got a pair of their 8x30's for Christmas. I'm extremely impressed with optical quality and build. I could go into detail, but would better serve things if I simply sent you to this link:
http://www.opticstalk.com/maven-b3-8x30-review_topic41413.html
The more I read about Maven binocs and the different independent reviews, the more impressed I got. Once I got these in hand, I understand why the reviews were so good. $450 for "demo" binocs, and $500 for new.
http://www.opticstalk.com/maven-b3-8x30-review_topic41413.html
The more I read about Maven binocs and the different independent reviews, the more impressed I got. Once I got these in hand, I understand why the reviews were so good. $450 for "demo" binocs, and $500 for new.
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Lots and lots of good $500 binos these days. I've got a couple sets of Vortex that perform fantastic and newer models by others are every bit as good. CNC machine technology has completely changed the optics game in the last 10 years. I'd wager that a set of $500 binos today are better than anything available at any price not that many years ago.
Be sure to test drive them outdoors- looking through binos inside a store with fluorescent lighting will tell you nothing useful.
Be sure to test drive them outdoors- looking through binos inside a store with fluorescent lighting will tell you nothing useful.
The Following reply came from another forum to answer a question by someone hunting in woods rather than open country.
December 9, 2013, 09:46 AM
Andrew Leigh explained it well. Just to add. For best results the front objective should be 5X greater than the magnification. That means you should be looking at 6X30, or 8X40's etc. An 8X30 is certainly better than the 8X23's I see a lot of guys trying to use. An 8X30 works well enough in the middle of the day, but the smaller the front objective is relative to the scopes magnification the worse they will be in low light and the more critical eye position becomes.
December 9, 2013, 09:46 AM
Andrew Leigh explained it well. Just to add. For best results the front objective should be 5X greater than the magnification. That means you should be looking at 6X30, or 8X40's etc. An 8X30 is certainly better than the 8X23's I see a lot of guys trying to use. An 8X30 works well enough in the middle of the day, but the smaller the front objective is relative to the scopes magnification the worse they will be in low light and the more critical eye position becomes.
lefty315
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I picked up a set of Vortex Viper HD 10x42's last year and are extremely happy with them for longer distance gassing. In the timber and shorter distance though I still prefer 8 power, which Vortex makes.
Congrats on the job ! I'd recommend checking with camera land ny and check their demo section. Decide what magnification fits your needs and start there. I've run 8x 10x and 15x I run a set of cabelas euro (meopta) 10x42's that are awesome more than your budget and have a set of vortex 15x for running on a tripod. but vortex leupold and Nikon make good glass for the money. Minox maven (awesome glass and customizable body's ) zeiss and Swarovski make great glass it isn't cheap either. One suggestion I will make is buy a good chest rig for your binos. Kuiu Sitka fhf all make good ones. My favorite though is the Alaska guide creations. Makes them more usable and keeps your investment protected.
http://www.alaskaguidecreations.com awesome piece of kit that allows me to keep necessities at hand and organized with the other pockets.
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http://www.alaskaguidecreations.com awesome piece of kit that allows me to keep necessities at hand and organized with the other pockets.
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